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Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Children with a known trauma history who are experiencing significant posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, whether or not they meet full diagnostic criteria. In addition, children with depression, anxiety, and/or shame related to their traumatic exposure. Children experiencing childhood traumatic grief can also benefit from the treatment.

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Sexual Behavior Problems Treatment (Children)
Scientific Rating 2

Trauma Treatment - Client-Level Interventions (Child & Adolescent)
Scientific Rating 1

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

High

Theraplay

Children ages 0-18 who exhibit behavioral problems and their caregiver (biological, adoptive, or foster)

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Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (Birth to 5)
Scientific Rating 3

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

Seeking Safety (Adult version)

Adults who have a history of trauma and/or substance abuse

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Substance Abuse Treatment (Adult)
Scientific Rating 2

Trauma Treatment (Adult)
Scientific Rating 2

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

Seeking Safety (Adolescent version)

Adolescents with a history of trauma and/or substance abuse

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Substance Abuse Treatment (Adolescent)
Scientific Rating 3

Trauma Treatment - Client-Level Interventions (Child & Adolescent)
Scientific Rating 3

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

Positive Peer Culture

High-risk youth in public, private, and alternative schools, and in residential settings, including juvenile corrections

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Disruptive Behavior Treatment (Child & Adolescent)
Scientific Rating 2

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

High

Multidimensional Family Therapy

Adolescents 11 to 18 with the following symptoms or problems: substance use or at risk, delinquent/conduct disorder, school and other behavioral problems, and both internalizing and externalizing symptoms

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Disruptive Behavior Treatment (Child & Adolescent)
Scientific Rating 1

Substance Abuse Treatment (Adolescent)
Scientific Rating 1

Behavioral Management Programs for Adolescents in Child Welfare
Scientific Rating 1

Alternatives to Long-Term Residential Care Programs
Scientific Rating 1

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

Motivational Interviewing

Caregivers of children referred to the child welfare system, has been used with adolescents

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Motivation and Engagement Programs
Scientific Rating 1

Substance Abuse Treatment (Adult)
Scientific Rating 1

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Adults (between 18-70 years old) who have suffered three or more prior episodes of major depression

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Depression Treatment (Adult)
Scientific Rating 1

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Adults with depression

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Depression Treatment (Adult)
Scientific Rating 1

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium